Question 1

Where does the parotid duct open into the oral cavity?&#10;A) In the floor of the mouth next to the frenulum&#10;B) In the floor of the mouth along the crest of the sublingual fold&#10;C) Opposite the second upper molar&#10;D) Opposite the second lower molar

Accepted Answer

The parotid duct, also known as Stenson's duct, opens opposite the second upper molar in the oral cavity.

Question 2

The hard palate is formed by the:&#10;A) ethmoid and vomer.&#10;B) ethmoid and palatine bone.&#10;C) maxillae and vomer.&#10;D) maxillae and palatine bone.

Accepted Answer

The hard palate is formed by the maxillae and palatine bone. The ethmoid and vomer bones are not involved in the formation of the hard palate. The palatine bone is located at the back of the nasal cavity and forms the posterior portion of the hard palate. The maxillae form the anterior portion of the hard palate.

Question 3

Which salivary gland is located on the floor of the mouth?&#10;A) Parotid&#10;B) Submandibular&#10;C) Sublingual&#10;D) Submandibular and sublingual

Accepted Answer

The sublingual salivary gland is located on the floor of the mouth. The parotid gland is located near the ear, while the submandibular gland is located below the jaw. Option D is incorrect because the submandibular and sublingual glands are separate glands.

Question 4

Where does the submandibular duct open into the oral cavity?&#10;A) In the floor of the mouth next to the frenulum&#10;B) In the floor of the mouth along the crest of the sublingual fold&#10;C) Opposite the second upper molar&#10;D) Opposite the second lower molar

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Question 5

Which salivary glands are the largest?&#10;A) Parotid&#10;B) Submandibular&#10;C) Sublingual&#10;D) Submandibular and sublingual are equal in size.

Accepted Answer

The Parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands.

Question 6

Which of the following is not one of the salivary glands?&#10;A) Tonsil&#10;B) Parotid&#10;C) Sublingual&#10;D) Submandibular

Accepted Answer

Tonsils are not salivary glands. They are clusters of lymphoid tissue located in the back of the throat. The parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands are all salivary glands.

Question 7

Which gland is identified in the figure below?&#10; &#10;A) Parotid&#10;B) Submandibular&#10;C) Sublingual&#10;D) Thymus

Accepted Answer

The gland identified in the figure is located below the mandible (jawbone) and has a hook-like structure on its lateral aspect, which is characteristic of the submandibular gland. The parotid gland is located in front of the ear and extends behind the mandible, while the sublingual gland is located underneath the tongue. The thymus gland is located in the upper chest and is not visible in the image.

Question 8

The salivary glands produce how much saliva each day?&#10;A) 0.25 L&#10;B) 0.50 L&#10;C) 1 L&#10;D) 1.5 L

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Question 9

Radiographic examination of the salivary glands using contrast medium is called:&#10;A) parotitis.&#10;B) angiography.&#10;C) sialography.&#10;D) sialostenosis.

Accepted Answer

Radiographic examination of the salivary glands using contrast medium is called sialography. Option A is incorrect as parotitis is the inflammation of the parotid gland, which may be diagnosed through physical examination and other laboratory tests. Option B, angiography, involves the use of contrast medium to visualize blood vessels while sialography is used to image the ducts and secretory portions of the salivary glands. Option D, sialostenosis, refers to the obstruction of the salivary gland duct due to the presence of a calculus or stone.

Question 10

How many pairs of salivary glands are in the mouth?&#10;A) Two&#10;B) Three&#10;C) Four&#10;D) Five

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Deck 14: Mouth and Salivary Glands